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AE02 ZHG

2002 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 149,317 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,512 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,538 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,407 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in inner rack ends

Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in inner rack ends

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AE02 ZHG is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 ZHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 ZHG registered?

AE02 ZHG is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 ZHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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